High School Marine Science Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Village Christian School - Sun Valley, CA 91352

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $10,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Job Shift: Day Position

High School Marine Science Teacher (Part Time, approx 2 periods), Exempt

Reports to:

High School Principal

This position provides classroom instruction to high school students in the area of Marine Science. Each teacher at Village Christian School will incorporate into their teaching a worldview that is distinctly Christian and will also demonstrate excellent teaching, learning, thinking, and expression. It is also expected that a teacher has scholarly abilities in the area in which they teach, and that each teacher will diligently work toward providing a CAREing, Christ-centered education producing students who thrive.

Each classroom teacher is accountable to the chair of his/her department, the Principal, and ultimately the Head of School.

• Maintains a disciplined learning environment within the classroom, which is built out of respect, grace, and passion for their subject
• Is available to students and parents before and after school

• Maintains organization plan for each assigned course (subject matter outline, daily lesson plans, etc.)
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences both for online and in person instruction
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Adheres to course outline as indicated in the curriculum and enriches curriculum when possible
• Adept at using relevant and cutting-edge technology to develop relevant, real world learning experiences
• Committed to expertise and growth in discipline content and methodology
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments and provide appropriate feedback on work in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Responsible to prepare grade reports, progress reports, and attendance reports in accordance with school policy
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

• Be accessible to students as a “1:5 adult,” providing academic support, active listening, and advocacy, while observing appropriate boundaries
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings, and evening events as assigned by the administration
• Is willingly involved in the VCS community outside of school hours
• Continue to grow as a professional by attending in-service professional development activities
• Faithfully completes reasonable extra duty assignments (supervision, mentoring, office hours, etc.)
• Executes all duties in a timely manner (holds class on time, meets deadlines, attends meetings on time, etc.)
• Maintains a ‘team player’ attitude and willingly collaborates with colleagues and departmental teams
• Maintains cordial, professional relationships with all students, staff, parents, and community members
• Attends class overnight trips, as assigned by administration
• Abides by the spirit and policies in the VCS Employee Handbook

• Has a dynamic, growing faith and is a spiritual role model for students
• Maintains a commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith in action and belief

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency

• Providing a “Christ Centered” education that integrates seamlessly and winsomely with their content area
• Has a dynamic, growing faith and is a spiritual role model for students
• Maintains a commitment to the school’s statement of faith in action and belief
• Skills in selecting and using appropriate technology for…